Waste and Cleansing Supervisor
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,597 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rugby Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Waste and Cleansing Supervisor
£32,597 - £36,363
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Waste & Cleansing Supervisor to lead frontline teams delivering high-profile recycling, refuse and street cleansing services across the borough.
You will play a vital role in ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest environmental standards while maintaining excellent customer service for residents, councillors and stakeholders.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role - ideal for someone who enjoys being out on site, solving problems and motivating teams to perform at their best.
What you are responsible for
Service Delivery & Performance
• Oversee daily recycling, refuse and street cleansing operations
• Ensure services run on time, safely and within budget
• Support the reduction of recycling contamination and improve environmental quality
• Allocate vehicles, plant and equipment effectively
• Support delivery of trade waste services where required
Team Leadership
• Supervise and motivate operational staff
• Conduct monitoring checks and toolbox talks
• Manage attendance, absence and performance issues
• Carry out 1-to-1s, appraisals and performance reviews
• Oversee agency staff in line with council procedures
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Respond to and resolve customer complaints
• Liaise with councillors and council departments
• Communicate professionally with the public
• Maintain a positive council image at all times
Compliance & Safety
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports
• Take part in emergency and out-of-hours response rota
About You
You’ll need experience supervising operational teams in waste, cleansing or similar services with a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Alongside this you’ll have experience of working with a wide range of people, such as colleagues and the Public.
A flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays) and a Full Driving License are also essential.
Benefits
• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
£32,597 - £36,363
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Waste & Cleansing Supervisor to lead frontline teams delivering high-profile recycling, refuse and street cleansing services across the borough.
You will play a vital role in ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest environmental standards while maintaining excellent customer service for residents, councillors and stakeholders.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role - ideal for someone who enjoys being out on site, solving problems and motivating teams to perform at their best.
What you are responsible for
Service Delivery & Performance
• Oversee daily recycling, refuse and street cleansing operations
• Ensure services run on time, safely and within budget
• Support the reduction of recycling contamination and improve environmental quality
• Allocate vehicles, plant and equipment effectively
• Support delivery of trade waste services where required
Team Leadership
• Supervise and motivate operational staff
• Conduct monitoring checks and toolbox talks
• Manage attendance, absence and performance issues
• Carry out 1-to-1s, appraisals and performance reviews
• Oversee agency staff in line with council procedures
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Respond to and resolve customer complaints
• Liaise with councillors and council departments
• Communicate professionally with the public
• Maintain a positive council image at all times
Compliance & Safety
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports
• Take part in emergency and out-of-hours response rota
About You
You’ll need experience supervising operational teams in waste, cleansing or similar services with a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Alongside this you’ll have experience of working with a wide range of people, such as colleagues and the Public.
A flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays) and a Full Driving License are also essential.
Benefits
• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
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